Environment

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Airbus
Nov 10, 2021 - 10:42 AM
Europe Could Reform ATM Pricing to Drive Down Emissions
Speakers at an EASA conference called for a standard unit price for air navigation fees to stop airlines burning excessive fuel simply to reduce costs.
Airbus H225
Nov 9, 2021 - 10:18 AM
Airbus H225 Flies on 100 Percent SAF
Flight is start of campaign to get 100 percent SAF approved for use in all Airbus Helicopter models.
Embraer Energia
Nov 8, 2021 - 11:21 AM
Embraer Plans Net Zero Carbon Path with New Energia Family
The Brazilian airframer is proposing four aircraft concepts, with hybrid, electric, and hydrogen propulsion systems, seating nine to 50 passengers.
Airbus CityAirbus NextGen
Nov 8, 2021 - 12:01 AM
Will Dubai Get Back On the Advanced Air Mobility Map?
New eVTOL aircraft could enter service from 2024, but cities like Los Angeles and Singapore appear to be ahead of Dubai in adopting electric aviation.
solar reactor for producing sustainable fuels
Nov 4, 2021 - 5:17 PM
Swiss Researchers Say They Can Produce SAF from Air
Researchers in Switzerland say they have developed technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel using nothing but air and sunlight.
Nov 3, 2021 - 12:22 PM
Equinox Charter Launches Flight Brokering Service
The UK-based company says it gives clients neutral advice on when to use airlines instead of private jets and prioritizes sustainability.
Nov 3, 2021 - 11:11 AM
Alphabet Groups Urge More Funding on Unleaded Avgas
The heads of six major aviation organizations urged congressional leaders to increase funding for unleaded aviation gasoline research and certification.
site of new biofuel production facility in Rotterdam
Nov 1, 2021 - 4:06 PM
Shell Names Developer for Rotterdam SAF Plant
Industrial engineering solutions provider Worley was selected to establish a low-carbon fuel production operation at Shell's Netherlands facility.
Million Air HPN
Nov 1, 2021 - 11:59 AM
Million Air Launches Green Initiative
Million Air has unveiled a two-pronged sustainability plan, with the goal of making the Houston-based service provider net-zero carbon emissions by 2023.
ZeroAvia Dornier 228
Nov 1, 2021 - 8:24 AM
ZeroAvia Seeks Airline For First Commercial Hydrogen Flight
Hydrogen propulsion developer and its Dutch airport partners aim to support the first commercial scheduled airline service powered by hydrogen in 2024.